Family Liaison

Family Liaison Location Fairfax County, VA :

Family Liaison Laurel Hill Elementary School

Description

Serves as a liaison among families, community, and school staff to ensure student academic and social success; facilitates communication and provides FCPS information and resources to families; encourages family engagement in student's education and connects families to what students are learning; builds relationships with and among students, families, staff members, and community members; promotes a welcoming school environment for culturally diverse families; provides information about and connects families to variety of resources and opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience working with families within a school, community program, or outreach program as a volunteer or paid employee.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule for evening appointments and walk-in services and/or evenings for planned events.
• Proficiency in a second language may be required for some positions based on school needs.
• Knowledge of school and community programs, organizations, services, and resources.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with the special needs of children and diverse concerns of parenting.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to navigate and use technology and associated software applications to support family and student learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff members, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience in family engagement, community engagement, or outreach programs.

Salary Grade [Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule H

Contract Length

191-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Closing Date

03-Jun-2025

Job Type

School Assistants

Open Until Filled

No

Re-Adv. Position

No